Luxury Furniture Design Associate

Maiden Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Home in New York is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Furniture Design Associate to join our growing team. This role blends strong knowledge of furniture design trends and construction techniques with a sharp eye for craftsmanship and the functional requirements of premium pieces.

Located at Maiden Home's New York headquarters in the Tribeca design district, you’ll collaborate with project managers, explore design directions, prepare material samples, and contribute to presenting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong eye for detail, proportion, texture, and materials.
• Proficiency in drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering software (AutoCAD, Rhino, KeyShot).

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial concept sketches and mood boards.
• Contribute ideas and explore different design directions in early stages.
• Sketch options per design brief.
• Create presentation decks and present designs to teams.
• Research current design trends, materials, finishes, and color palettes.
• Assist in selection of materials, finishes, fabrics, and components for new products.
• Prepare material samples and explore new options.
• Bring energy to weekly design process and meet deadlines with the Design Manager.

Skills

Furniture design

Industrial design

Concept sketching

3D modeling

Rendering

Detail orientation

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

KeyShot

Job description

Maiden Home in New York is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Furniture Design Associate to join our growing team. This role blends strong knowledge of furniture design trends and construction techniques with a sharp eye for craftsmanship and the functional requirements of premium pieces.

Located at Maiden Home's New York headquarters in the Tribeca design district, you’ll collaborate with project managers, explore design directions, prepare material samples, and contribute to presenting